Man shot in North Surrey

A man is serious condition after being shot in North Surrey on Tuesday morning.

On July 12, at 2:50 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded to reports of a shooting at 108 Avenue and King George Boulevard.

When they arrived, Mounties found a man with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen.

He was taken to hospital where he is in serious, but not life-threatening, condition.

The initial investigation has revealed that two men were walking in the area when they were passed by two unknown male suspects on bicycles who fired a single shot towards them.

Surrey RCMP’s General Investigation Unit is leading the investigation. Officers continue to gather evidence and conduct neighbourhood canvassing to identify potential witnesses and video surveillance. The investigation is still in its early stages, however, officers believe this is a targeted incident. Both the male victim and his associate are known to police.

Anyone with further information who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.solvecrime.ca.